Grimbeard - Silent Hill (PS1) - Review 

Routine corrections: Resident Evil FOR SURE came out in 96, and Dino Crisis also had full 3D backgrounds. Thank you for watching, let's all focus on the miracle that I made two videos in one month! :P

Grimbeard >>>>> The Super Bowl

I'm a little surprised no one ever elaborates on the line where Dahlia tells Harry that his arrival was foretold by Gyromancy. For those who don't know, Gyromancy involves drawing a circle on the ground, around which words, or the letters of the alphabet are written. The person doing the divination then stands inside the circle, and spins around and around until they become incredibly dizzy, at which point they stumble and fall across one of the letters or words. This is repeated until enough letters or words are obtained to produce an intelligible word or sentence. So, picture Dahlia doing that for a couple of hours...

You are a fantastic reviewer, and I really think you think too little of yourself. You prolly dun need that encouragement from some random commenter, but hey. Keep doing your thing.

Ohh, Silent Hill. I remember when I first saw it. I was seven and I was often spending the night at my grandpa's house. My uncle, who also live there, was the only person I knew who had PS1. We often played games togheter, he was doing stuff on the controller and I was digging through the walktrough from one of his many gaming magazines, in case we stuck. Which was very often, since niehter of us knew English that well. At one day, he told me that he got SH. We were pretty hyped for it and later that night we started to play. And that day my life changed. The 7 years old boy, from Eastern Europe who I was, convinced that games are mindless fun for children, were scared shitless and intruged at the same time. Since that moment over 20 years passed, and I am still no afraid of the most horror games in the market and I'm still full of rescpet and well... fear towards any of the first 4 installments of the SH series.

Playing Silent Hill as a kid scared the crap out of me. I remember having to take breaks, because the tension build-ups were too nerve-racking. No other game has done that to me, so this game will always be on my legendary list.

I'm actually glad, someone feels as strong about Lisa as I do. Her tragic fate was one of the things most memorable for me after I had finished the game, and whenever I talk with people, they just call her "that nurse." I got the bad ending at first, so when I heard about a better ending, I was happy, because I thought you could save not only Cybil and Cheryl, but also Lisa. I mean, after all, she was also just a victim of this, and not one of the bad guys. When I finished the game for a second time, I was happy that Cheryl was saved, that Cybil was alive, but it was a disappointment that Lisa was still dead. And yeah, compared to the other characters Harry meets still running around in time, her reaction is the most human, the most vulnerable. Of course, she is afraid that Harry would leave her again. Who wouldn't in that situation?

OK, I haven't watched the vid yet but a few things: 1. I had a feeling this game was next when I saw it on your table at the end of the last video, but I didn't actually believe you'd move away from PC gaming to cover console survival horror games anytime soon. That's awesome. 2. How the fuck did you find the time to put out an hour and a half of content in under a month? 3. It's half 3 in the fucking morning over here in Ireland and I have work tomorrow. 4. You're a fucking legend.

_"Unless you start seeing games as art and entertainment instead of a very long straw going into somebody's pocket." (__50:28__)_ Couldn't agree more.

The score at the time of Lisa's transformation/realization was really what sent me over. I listen to it every now and then and spiral for an afternoon just, feeling, ya know?

This is honestly the best review video on Silent Hill 1 on RU-vid, and I've watched a lot of Silent Hill youtube videos. Nearly everything you said about what made SH1 a great game was 100% on point, and made me really happy to hear, it was like you were putting things into words that I always felt but couldn't express as nicely as you did. l loved how much you discussed the gameplay and pacing of the game, not enough is said about those elements in my opinion, most videos on SH1 focus on the game's plot. SH1 has an amazing plot, but its gameplay contributes greatly to the hopeless, terrifying atmosphere. You picked up on little things in the game that are important but not many youtubers mention, not just the obvious stuff that everyone knows, such as the fog, the radio, ya know? I was nodding in absolute agreement when you talked about the first cutscene with Dr. Kauffman, the feeling of relief when you dash from a foggy street with monsters nipping at your heels and into the relative safety of a deserted house, the visceral and brutal sensation as you stomp wounded enemies to death, and of course the heart-rending tragedy of Lisa Garland's fate. About halfway through this video, I said aloud "This guy gets it!" Silent Hill 1 has had a huge effect on me creatively and emotionally, in a similar fashion to how you describe the game's role in your life. It's immensely enjoyable listening to a fellow appreciator of this very special game discuss about how this game personally affected you, the emotions you felt, it's so much more interesting than just the wikipedia article facts and popular fan theories that we usually get with youtube videos on the subject. It's hard to believe that Silent Hill is over 20 years old, I can remember the first time I ever played like it happened today. Since then I've become jaded and sick of the Silent Hill franchise, the string of mediocre-to-embarassingly bad games and movies put out by uncreative people cheapened it, polluted it, ran it into the ground. In my heart, I buried Silent Hill, and moved on, I would always hold the game itself in a state of near-religious reverence but no longer did I seek out content or fandom groups concerning Silent Hill. I was so over it that I wasn't even interested in trying out the P.T. demo, which I know was a brilliant piece of media. Konami reducing the Silent Hill franchise to pachinko machines was just another nail in the coffin, none of the original creators of the game had been involved in years. But this video, taking us back to the glory days of 1999, the tail-end of a truly incredible decade for video games, made me relive the fascination, the fear, the sorrow, and the inspiration the game conjured up in me like a demon summoned by a mysterious, Lovecraftian cult. Silent Hill 1 feels fresh, cool, scary, darkly beautiful again for me, it's got me thinking about digging up my old copy, firing up the PS2, and playing it again. I haven't felt that in a long while. It's a shame we can't get more Silent Hill games that are brilliant like SH1, but at least we got SH1, thankfully it still holds up. Like you said, Silent Hill 1 was created under very exceptional circumstances, which probably will never be recreated, but that's what makes the game so unique, such a classic, such a gem, such a work of art. TL;DR - Basically I just wanna say "Great job, loved the video. Deep thanks from a Silent Hill fanatic."

The idea that anyone played the first Resident Evil and didn't think it was full-on B movie already is hilarious.

Dahlia says "AGLAOPHOTIS!" in the same scene where Kaufmann tosses it, and there is a memo you can read that talks about it, saying it's a red liquid and has demon exorcising properties or something to that effect. You're right that the order shoulda been reversed though. But anyway, great video. I miss Silent Hill so much.

.You...you did Silent Hill. There's a Grim Beard Diary about Silent Hill. *Weeps* So beautiful. They should've sent a poet.

The cuts to infomercials on a CRT give me personally a weird, comforting nostalgia of accidentally bumping the tv remote, changing the channel mid-game, and having that split second relief from SH's immersion. Thank you for that sip of nostalgia juice.

Lisa "death" scene is still my favorite moment in any horror game! Good review, Grim.

53 minutes? This is a treat.

Because of you, I just went and watched the entire first game... holy shit man. That game was so far ahead of it's time. As soon as Harry was moving around in his car, I was blown away by the sound design. I knew Akira made the music, but I had no idea he did the entire sound design.

Silent Hill absolutely terrified me when I first played it at the age of 12. I remember the how 'safe' the fog version suddenly felt after spending time in the dark version. I'm currently replaying it again on the Vita and despite the clunky controls, I'm totally loving it again.

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck. the video i've been waiting for MY WHOLE LIFE

Damn you’re really pumping out these reviews now, keep up the good work

Now THIS is a Grimbeard Diaries episode I've been hoping to see for a long time!

yessssSSSS you are the one and only saviour of the goth gamer nation.

This game is a solid gold classic. Most atmospheric and unsettling games have ever been aided massively by the soundtrack. Love it

This channel is so underrated. Honestly finding it has been one of the best things to happen this year. The witty quips and jokes are fantastic. And the reviews and summaries are great too. Keep it up man

Awesome bro I just found you a few months ago and I can’t get enough of your videos 🤙🏻

To be completely honest, there's one guy I think about when it comes for making a Silent Hill game experience. And you're quite familiar with this man, in fact you've made a review on his game a while ago. Rem Michalski from Harvester Games. His twisted vision may bring some fresh air into the formula we've all become so familiar with.

Grim Beard + Silent Hill Now that I think about it, I'm wondering why this wasn't your first video 😁

Playing this for the 1st time was utter terror...UTTER TERROR. The soundtrack to this particular game is so unnerving your shoulders will be sore in the morning from you tightening them up so much. I have played a lot of Silent Hill games but this one really screwed with me. Silent Hill 2 is my favorite but 1 is king, there is no other for me. I will NEVER forget playing this. Resident Evil 1 was terrifying too but Silent Hill is on a completely different level. This game got into your head and under your skin.

There were some really neat touches in the movie - Good Bad Flicks did an exploring video on it, and it makes you realise the creators did love the game. It's not a brilliant film, and I do have mixed feelings, but I did enjoy it more having watched it a couple more times. Even if you didn't enjoy it, the Good Bad Flicks is a really nice little video that might make you feel some joy for it.

Got a kick out of the Skinny Puppy name drop. This channel is so underrated.

"9/10 Too Much Fog" - IGN

This is one of those channels where you like the video before you watch it. Great work.

A Team Silent adaptation of THE MIST? Imagine that grocery store with PS1 graphics; protecting your son; Mrs. Carmody! If that doesn't take the cake for Greatest 'What-If' Project That Never Happened, I wanna know the contenders!

I was writing a research article when i saw a new Grim upload... You sir, made my boring Sunday night into an amazing night right now!

Man i just found this channel today and man is it amazing, this man is hilarious, his timing and editing and everything is flawless on top of just making reviews interesting,i havent laughed so hard and so freely in quite some time, this is awesome, hours for me to binge.

34:40 Yes! Imo perfect design. Whilet only being a hand full of streets the town seems expansive, the fog help sell the illusion.

Found your chanel while seareching for reviews of Sanitaruim, played that ages ago. You're one of those hidden gems of RU-vid.

I've watched this at least once before. I think I've watched all your videos at least once. Thank you for all the time and energy you put into your craft and sharing it with the world. I had a really rough day, thank you for keeping me company tonight.

Silent Hill puts me in a very unique emotional state like a dreary calm and not a negative dreary. Like a respite from the real world...not counting the times it give you a heart attack with blaring industrial tracks but the quieter moments

That beat during Conclusion lives in my brain forever 🔥🔥🔥

waking up to your video. made my day. thank you!

Alfredo pasta is always a gold choice. Love you too

Recently found your channel. I love your reviews and I love the fact that they're long-form. Loads of details and your sense of humor is awesome :D Silent Hill is my favorite survival horror series, with Silent Hill 2 having my all time favorite video game ost. I'm really happy I found my way here. Keep releasing content please!

When I was a kid, these games made me live and breathe Survival Horror. Silent hill and resident evil reside in my bone marrow, in my soul and heart. And other goth poetry things.... (Traveling to the off topic) Ever heard of the Spirit Hunter series ( Death Mark and it’s sequel NG ) It’s a new title that brings mystery/Horror and Supernatural to the mix, providing immaculate art, relatable real characters, in depth detailed story and it takes place in 1998. It’s a treat of a new J-Horror franchise that bangs.

For a long, long time this series has held an extremely special, personal place in my heart. Thank you for covering it in such loving grace.

The intro went so hard, he sounded like Mitch Hedberg asking us to stay 💀

that Lisa soundtrack when she is bleeding though, makes that moment hits even harder

I just realised Silent Hill was an early example of that more obscure style of storytelling that got popular with Dark Souls.

That intro is so Rrrreeeeeek and Dooorky Edit: Also 31:59 ... Legit you was born to be a badass. This game at 33 still scares the $&$£ out of me. Subbed and liked.

Man I just love the aesthetics of your videos backgrounds and stuff, it's very unique and gives it all a more personal texture, so i'm always compelled to WATCH them rather than listen to them like I do with 80% of stuff.

You've been an essential part of my quarantine. Thank you very much for your channel.

"It is 1999 , this is all we have right now " That right there is what younger generation don't understand , AND vice-versa, we older generations groan at the thought of remakes not being 100% faithful to the original but we have to understand that standards change over time . That's what team silent did back then , they changed the standards

This game gave me a spiritual experience. No other game has given me such emotion than this one has. Also I played this game in 2018, and aged graphics almost added to my experience playing it. I cannot express in words why I love this game so much, but I do. And I am very happy that grim beard was affected m the same way.

My man, comming hoot with these uploads!! :)

This has got to be the 5th or 6th time I've watched this video. It's simply incredible, and I can't even describe my love for this video and your channel in general. Infinite amounts of love from Norway!

WOW im blowned away by your videos! they are so well put together and very entertaining... you've earned yourself a sub and a permanent viewer

Hey man. Fantastic video. U just popped on my recomendations and i'm surprised that you dont have more subs and views. Keep up that good work my brother!

Thanks man, I've just discovered your channel and I think you are making a great work. Keep it up

You're stepping into my territory now Grimnerd and I don't like trespassers!

Love your videos man! Always makes me smile! Even if i find all my kitchen drawers open after i watch them. Its weird.

Story: 5:57 Gameplay: 32:04 Sight/Sound: 36:21

Finally, it is here. I love your work, it is inspiring. Everything you said about the way Lisa's story beats impacted you is incredibly wholesome. Truly, Team Silent were a godsend. About aglaophotis; you get the extra encyclopedia memo in the otherworld hospital director's room in a Next Fear game. It's mentioned there by name and by Dahlia when Kaufmann throws it. It's kind of expected of the player to replay and stumble into Kaufmann at the resort and eventually figure out the use for the plastic bottle. I think that's why I wouldn't consider Good+ canon, but Good, since you even get a full FMV of the death and most players would not figure it out so easily on their own. When's SH2? Next week? 🤓

Grim's back on the menu boys

I was playing Sillent HIll for the first time in 2005, and it hit me like train. Its really one of the best horror and atmospheric games, in same spot as original Clock Tower . It was also the first REAL horror game that I played. Before that I wasnt much interested in horror movies and games but after experiencing this game I got really intrested what was the inspiration for this game. And this is how I discowered Lovercraft, King, Lynch, Junji Ito, Del Torro, creepypastas and many other things....

I really enjoy your way of presentation, the way you sneak the random quirks and inappropriat comments into completely serious sentences, it's like listening to a well researched review and a comedy at the same time

Is it christmas? Dude I was having the worst fucking day. Thank you for cheering me up, C.

I absolutely love the music besides everything else in this game. Its a time capsule. Trip Hop, Ambient and Industrial were in their hayday when this game came out and it clearly shows.

I’ve learned that we need perspectives from the supposed minority of gaming critics if we are to truly appreciate the impact of a game’s experience (short of actually playing the game). I’m glad you made this- I didn’t really understand the appeal much before.

Grim, love seeing your channel grow dude. Keep at it.

On the subject of games that actually made us cry, so far the only one that's done it for me was "Zero Time Dilemma," when a character discovers they are the long lost child of another character and they embrace with speechless relief. (Being vague cause spoilers.) That entire storyline, with two characters living out the rest of their lives together trapped in an underground room, really moved me.

it's been a couple of years so someone may have mentioned it, but the ritual that Dahlia performed on Alessa didn't involve flame. It was basically a pregnancy ritual and Alessa's stress levels (along with having psychic powers) triggered a boiler explosion and she was burned that way. There is a memo in the game (that wasn't included in all versions) that tell of the boiler explosion. SH Origins as well as the first movie really hammered it in with the whole burning ritual thing. Also, i actually agree with you that the plot point of the aglaophotis could have been done much better. I have a feeling that what the devs wanted to do was have the player not even know what the red liquid was. I think they were counting on the player doing the first run wrong, learning from kauffman using the liquid, getting one of the lesser endings and realizing they have to go through it all again and do things right. They didn't count on the fact that many players explore every nook and cranny lol so if you get everything the first time then yeah the aglaophotis part of things is poorly told. Aside from all that I've been seriously enjoying the vids you put out. First Parasite Eve and now this. Your editing is genius

New here, recently went through a lot of the archives. Really enjoying the channel, Grim!

Suggested timestamps: Largely Grimbeard-standard: 0:00: Title 00:14: Introduction 5:57: Story [Part 1] 15:43: Spoiler Warning 17:27: Story [Part 2] 32:04 Gameplay 36:18: Sight/Sound 43:57: Bitter Recompense 47:13: Conclusion 52:13: End Me overdoing it: 0:00: Title 00:14: Deliberately Low-Quality Intro 00:35: [Game] History 5:57: Story Part 1 15:43: Spoiler Warning 17:27: Story Part 2 29:32: Review 32:04 Gameplay 35:53: Comments on the Movies 36:18: Sight/Sound 43:57: Bitter Recompense 47:13: Conclusion 51:12: Patreon Thanks 52:13: “Here’s a Song” (Close/End) ^ I can't think of a better term for 00:14 than "deliberately [or knowingly] low-quality introduction." Either that or "What's up, Goth Gamer Nation." Edit: Forgot "Gameplay."

Very nice video to end the night before going to work the next day!!

Great to see you review this masterpiece. I had a blast replaying the series recently and Silent Hill 1 still scared the shit outta me. Theres something just so unnerving about low poly PS1 textures with fantastic sound design allowing your mind to fill in many of the blanks.

You know what? I really appreciate that you are here. Thank you, Grimboi.

awesome channel, bruh. Finally found some good content I can watch before bed

Come on, grim, I need sleep... *sigh* lez watch this Post Watching the video: You never disappoint, mate. Great video and I love your insight on the game

I love how talented and yet humble you are, Grimbread.

God i love your content, please keep at it!

Great video. Totally agree with the soundtrack, I actually purchased this (on an old-timey physical CD ;) ) I still feel traumatized by some of the tracks. This is STILL my favourite horror game, the use of the unseen enemies chasing you in the dark is unrivalled.

45:38 "The keyboard controls are clunky"... Wait, what? Keyboard? There was a PC release?! I was told that the first game never got released on PC.

46:32 trigger a primal rage deep within and had pause the video and collect myself... Just found your channel after looking for original deus ex videos and since then I've been really enjoying going through you're other video's

mm good shit. Need to recomend to my friends. Good work here lad!

"HA! did it again! Another day wrestled outta the hands of the this wretched earth!"

16:22 I get why you made the error of calling Beckett a werewolf, but the distinction between a vampire that turns into a wolf, a werewolf that turns into a wolf, and a dude who turns into a wolf is very significant in the World of Darkness, especially since the latter is probably someone who is using a werewolf's skin to turn himself into a nightmare creature.

I came back a day later to say that I loved this video and I hope your food was good! Love Thai food and love you too!

Best gaming channel on RU-vid, along with Mandalore. Keep it up, man!

okay please please please do silent hill 2 next cuz this video made me so nostalgic for a specific time in my life when i first played this game seriously this is an amazing video, keep it up dude!!

Thank you for reminding me where my passion is

Just having a little late night rewatch. Dropping a comment to help with the algorithm, thanks goth daddy Grim.

WOOOOAAAAH what a treat, grimbeard reviewing silent hill!!!! are you going to review the other silent hill games too? that would be fucking awesome dude!!!!

"1/5 I hate boats!" LOL

This review is the Silent Hill of video game reviews.

Boy, if RU-vid still had favorites this would sure be on my list.

God what a time to have just found this channel. \m/

Awesome video, amazing game. I'll be missing the other intro theme, it rocked.

How to enable stealth mode: play in a dark room, turn Harry's flashlight off and crank up your TV's brightness to max. After following these steps you'll be able to frolic around with no one bothering you. You can pet monsters, write dirty limericks on the bathroom walls with permanent markers, observe and write down all the safety and fire hazard violations in your surrounding so you can file a complain with the city council and much more.

I've sat through months of SH videos, but yours still had some bits of information that I haven't heard before. And no matter how wrong you might be in regards to some plot details, you've got the most important thing right - Silent Hill is heartbreaking.